Travel charger Travel Charger for 3GS/4G iPhone (N
Travel charger Travel Charger for 3GS/4G iPhone (N was recalled on 5 August 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0742/11. Electric shock risk reported by United Kingdom. The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the distance from the live and neutral pins to the periphery of the plug portion is insufficient,- the pin lengths are too short,- the input and output circuits are not sufficiently electrically separated from each other.
| Alert Number | 0742/11 |
| Brand | None |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Electric shock |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | None |
| Published | 5 August 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of electric shock because:- the distance from the live and neutral pins to the periphery of the plug portion is insufficient,- the pin lengths are too short,- the input and output circuits are not sufficiently electrically separated from each other.Two incidents of failure reported.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558.
Product Description
White or black plastic 3 pin charger plug and lead supplied in plastic bubble case with black cardboard insert. Product and packaging bear CE mark.
⚡ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a electric shock hazard related to Travel charger Travel Charger for 3GS/4G iPhone (N.
About this risk
This product has inadequate electrical insulation, faulty wiring, or other electrical defects that can cause electric shock during use.
Recommended action
Unplug the product immediately and do not use it. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for a recall remedy.
Who is at risk?
Anyone using the product, especially in wet environments such as bathrooms or kitchens.